Littleport Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Littleport’s overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 2.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marginally safer profile aligns with the area’s characteristics as a compact built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where population density and local infrastructure may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.3% of total incidents (20 cases), with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—16% below the UK average. This could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, or the area’s relatively low population density limiting interactions that might contribute to violence. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.7% of incidents (11 cases) at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 29% above the UK average. This disparity may reflect localised pressures, such as the absence of major retail or entertainment hubs that typically draw higher volumes of transient populations. Shoplifting, at 14.5% of incidents (9 cases), also exceeded the UK average by 75%, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s retail presence and the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced footfall compared to festive periods. The month’s crime profile illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment, with certain categories showing resilience to external factors while others remain vulnerable to localised influences.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting, which had previously reached 10 incidents, decreased by 10% to 9, marking a slight improvement in retail crime management. Conversely, public order offences surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect post-holiday disruptions or changes in local event activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 120% increase from 5 to 11 incidents, indicating a potential shift in community dynamics or unaddressed local tensions. Vehicle crime, which had not been recorded in the previous month, jumped to 5 incidents, a 100% increase that could be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced visibility or changes in parking patterns. Other crime categories showed declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 28.6%, and other crime dropped by 50%, suggesting targeted interventions or natural seasonal lulls in these areas.

Littleport's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 21.5% compared to December 2025, moving from 5.4 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area still maintains a crime rate 2.9% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal a localised context: 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low population density and compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s small population and the concentration of incidents within specific localities. This statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, its frequency remains proportionally lower than in larger urban centres. The increase from the previous month may partly reflect seasonal transitions, such as post-holiday shifts in activity patterns or changes in local events that temporarily elevate certain crime types.